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Cycling 15 Dec 2015

Thousands cycle Auckland's Lightpath

Thousands of people have used Te Ara I Whiti – the Lightpath during the first fortnight since the Nelson Street off-ramp was transformed into a dazzling magenta cycleway.

Kids / Family 15 Dec 2015

Galapagos tortoises home for Christmas

Auckland Zoo’s Galapagos tortoises Smiley, Willy, Snapper, and Chippie, who have just moved into their redeveloped exhibit, The Galapagos.

Development 14 Dec 2015

City Rail Link to be built under Commercial Bay

The first stage of the City Rail Link project will be built on the site of the Downtown Mall, between lower Queen Street and Albert Street.

Policies / Regulations 14 Dec 2015

Waiheke vineyard owner fined for excessive helicopter flights

The council has welcomed a district court decision to fine a property owner for excessive helicopter flights.

Educational 9 Dec 2015

Zoo Tales: What’s the Māori word for fat and round?

This week on Zoo Tales, we follow kunekune pigs, Alma and Neena, on their daily walk through the zoo.

Cycling 7 Dec 2015

Video: Watch the Magenta Adventure in action

Video: See the first cyclists zoom down Auckland's stunning new cycleway.

Environment 7 Dec 2015

Auckland free of Queensland fruit fly

MPI has confirmed that Auckland is now free of the Queensland fruit fly.

Cycling 4 Dec 2015

Video: Another look at Auckland's new Lightpath

Here's another look at how an unused motorway offramp was transformed into a magical – and magenta – celebration of cycling.

Waitematā & Gulf Ward Events

08 Jun 2025

New Zealand Youth Choir present A Century of Modern Art

Join us for special performances by the Auckland members of the New Zealand Youth Choir as they r...

08 Jun 2025

Panel Discussion | Photographers on Photography

Join a group of renowned New Zealand photographers for a discussion about Mark Adams’ photography.

29 Apr 2025 - 08 Jun 2025

The Big Bike Film Night 2025

Bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market. 

11 Jun 2025

Rongoā Māori workshop

Learn how to make a balm for the whole whanau using nature’s gifts.

11 Jun 2025

Rongoā Māori Workshop by Donna Kerridge

Learn how to make a balm for the whole whānau using nature’s gifts. 

11 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2025

Before & After, JOSHUA

A profoundly moving performance, in the heart of the cabaret.

11 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2025

Prinnie Stevens: Lady Sings the Blues Volume 2

This will be a sensational cabaret performance delivered with the power of voice and soul, leavin...